There are many medium-sized climbing roses to choose from as beautiful additions to your garden.
We will discuss ten of the very best medium climbing roses to grow.
The great thing about medium size roses is the climber won’t climb in and out of control manner, yet, it will not be too small so far as not reaching the top of a fence.
The medium size is just right because it will grow big enough to climb a fence or pergola but not have out-of-control shoots.
Mind you, be sure to prune the rose to make sure it is not out of control as well, but, all in all, a medium-sized climbing rose is just about the perfect size rose for anyone’s garden.
Why To Choose Medium-Sized Climbing Roses
As we have discussed, a medium-sized climbing rose is the perfect size rose for a climbing rose because it will reach the top of a fence, or cover a pergola, without being too large and out of control.
Climbing roses get from four feet up to twelve feet tall.
You don’t really want a climbing rose that is only four feet tall, because it will not cover much of whatever you want it to climb, and it most certainly will not climb to the top of a fence.
Also, you do not want a climbing rose that will be twelve feet tall because it will require a lot of maintenance with constant pruning.
Therefore, a climbing rose that is about five or ten feet tall is perfect because it will grow as high as a fence and leave enough room, depending on the size of the fence, to probably go right over it.
Regardless of what you are having your rose climb, a medium-sized climbing rose is a perfect size.
10 Medium-Sized Climbing Roses
We will now take a look at the top ten medium-sized climbing roses to have as new additions to your garden, and we will discuss how to take care of each rose.
1. Bolero Rose
Bolero rose was bred by Jacques Mouchotte in France, before 2003.
| COLOR: White | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Strong Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 6ft – 10ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
This heavily petaled medium-sized climbing rose is disease resistant with glossy leaves, strong growth, and an extremely strong fragrance.
In order to take care of this rose, you should fertilize the Bolero rose each spring as soon as new growth appears.
In addition to fertilizer, you should add organic material such as shredded leaves to the ground around the rose.
As for pruning, you should prune the canes also at first growth in the spring as well as at the end of the growing season to stimulate the new growth.
To do this, cut each cane back by half using extra sharp clippers or scissors.
2. Boogie – Woogie Rose
Boogie – Woogie rose was bred by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen in Denmark, in 1994.
| COLOR: Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Wild Rose Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 5ft – 6ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
This hardy rose is a deciduous climber that blooms all summer and grows well in a pot or on a patio. You should grow this rose in moist, well-drained soil.
If you are growing this rose in a pot, make sure you water it regularly to keep the soil moist.
You should deadhead this rose regularly to ensure it will continue to flower.
Also, prune the Boogie-Woogie lightly in springtime.
3. Flashdance Rose
Flashdance rose was bred by danish breeder Poulsen.
| COLOR: Dark Yellow | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Strongly Fragrant |
| PLANT SIZE: 5ft – 6ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
This bushy and thorny rose has glossy dark green leaves and a strong fragrance.
With this rose, you must watch out for many pests and diseases such as rabbits, scale insects, rose rust, and powdery mildew.
You should make sure you deadhead this rose regularly to ensure it keeps flowering.
Prune this rose during springtime and be sure to remove any diseased leaves right away.
As for propagation methods, use hardwood cuttings.
4. Night Light Rose
Night Light rose was bred by Niels Dines Poulsen in Denmark, in1980.
| COLOR: Yellow – Red – Orange | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Medium |
| PLANT SIZE: 5ft – 6ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Night Light rose is a deciduous rose plant that takes five to ten years to reach maturity.
With this rose, you must watch out for many pests and diseases including caterpillars, deer, powdery mildew, and rose rust.
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As for propagation methods, use budding and hardwood cuttings.
Plant this rose in moist soil that is free draining near something it can climb such as a wall or a fence.
Do not plant this rose in an area where a rose was previously planted.
In addition to the soil being well-drained, it should be either acid, alkaline, or neutral.
5. Northern Lights Rose
Northern Lights rose was bred by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen in Denmark, in 1994.
| COLOR: Light Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Mild, Citrus Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 5ft – 6ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
This deciduous rose is known for its large blooms which are about four inches in size with 8-15 petals on each flower.
The rose blooms during spring, summer, and fall, and attracts many bees.
You should fertilize this rose with either quick-release, slow-release, or organic fertilizer.
If rain has not provided at least one inch of moisture, be sure to water this rose at least once a day.
This is especially important during the first year that the rose is planted.
One of the problems with this rose is aphids, and another is downy mildew.
There are ways to prevent and remove both, so be sure to take careful care of your rose.
6. Rosenholm Rose
Rosenholm rose was bred by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen in Denmark, in 1994.
| COLOR: Light Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Medium |
| PLANT SIZE: 6ft – 10ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Rosenhlm rose blooms from spring well into fall with vigorous, hardy growth and is perfect for pergolas, pillars, or fences– this rose will grow on pretty much anything.
It is recommended that you mulch this rose in late spring or in the middle of fall, specifically in October.
Water this rose at the base of the plant only, avoiding getting the leaves wet. Water regularly until the roots are established.
After that, water is enough to keep the soil moist through spring and summer, and water deeply once per week in more temperate months.
After a few years have gone by, prune this rose in early spring each year.
As for deadheading, do this regularly to promote growth.
7. That’s Jazz Rose
That’s Jazz rose was introduced in Denmark by Poulsen Roser in 1997, as ‘Jazz’.
| COLOR: Dark Red | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Spice Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 6ft – 8ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
This rose blooms from summer until late fall and has dark glossy green foliage.
These flowers can be single-petalled to fully double petalled.
However, with this rose, you need to watch out for pests and diseases that can be managed properly.
You can use many different types of fertilizer with this rose, but typically an all-purpose fertilizer should do the trick.
Keep the soil moist and well-drained.
Pruning this rose will not only improve growth but will also help keep disease and pests away.
8. Twist Rose
Twist rose was bred by L. Pernille Olesen in Denmark, in 1993.
| COLOR: Pink and White Stripes | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Medium |
| PLANT SIZE: 5ft – 6ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Twist rose is a patio climber rose that is deciduous with dark green leaves.
This rose is highly susceptible to pests and disease, such as caterpillars, deer, powdery mildew, and rose rust.
As for propagation methods, budding and hardwood cuttings are recommended.
Twist rose grows vigorously and is best planted in moist soil that is well-drained.
Avoid planting this rose in the soil where a rose has previously been planted.
This rose does best when trained to a wall or a fence.
9. White Nights Rose
White Nights rose was bred by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen in Denmark, in 1985.
| COLOR: White | BLOOM SIZE: Medium – Large | FRAGRANCE: Mild to Strong Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 6ft – 8ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
This white climbing rose is a cluster-flowered rose that blooms in flushes throughout the season.
It is tall and bushy with glossy dark green foliage.
This rose grows well in a garden or climbing a pillar.
You should grow the White Nights rose in moist, well-drained soil.
Be sure that you do not plant this rose in soil that previously had a rose growing in it.
10. Zorba Rose
Zorba rose was bred by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen in Denmark, in 1992.
| COLOR: Yellowish Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Medium |
| PLANT SIZE: 5ft – 6ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
This patio-climber rose has glossy, deep green leaves and flowers that bloom from spring until the first frost.
You must watch out for diseases and pests with this rose, including aphids, caterpillars, powdery mildew, and rose rust.
As for propagation methods, use budding and hardwood cuttings.
Plant Zorba rose in moist and well-drained soil that is acid, alkaline, or neutral.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many great medium climbing roses to add to your garden.
As we have explained, the medium-sized climbing roses tends to be the best size for a climber.
Once you have chosen one of these wonderful roses, take proper care of the rose using our instructions and be sure to use proper vigilance against pests and diseases.
Enjoy your medium climbing rose!
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